Balancing the Law Teens and Technology Contact Information Chris LobanovRostovsky SOMB chrislobanovrostovskystatecous Scott Hefty City of Lakewood scoheflakewoodcoorg So What is Sexting Anyways ID: 305217
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“Sexting”
Balancing the Law, Teens and Technology Slide2
Contact Information
Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky, SOMBchris.lobanov-rostovsky@state.co.usScott Hefty, City of Lakewoodscohef@lakewoodco.orgSlide3
So What is “Sexting” Anyways?
“Sexting” is the sending of nude or sexually suggestive pictures by electronic means (i.e. cell phone or other electronic devices) to another person.
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Sending sexual images of minors (under the age of 18), even of yourself, is against the law. Teens who exchange sexually explicit photos of themselves via cell phone or other electronic device can be and have been charged and adjudicated for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, which
requires registration as a sexual offender in Colorado
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The original intent of the Sexual Exploitation of a Child law, which fits the facts of most of these “sexting” cases, was written to charge adult sexual offenders with the exploitation of a child victim.
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But in the brave new world of camera/video cell phones and other amazing technology, some teenagers have started “sexting” and while most teens know that “sexting” can have serious negative social and legal consequences, most do not think it is a big deal. But it is! Slide7
So what's the big deal? How fast can a picture or text get passed around (going viral) anyways?Slide8
H
ow fast/far it travels
6 friends
36 friends of friendsSlide9
1,296
Friends of Friends of Friends of FriendsSlide10
7,776
Friends of Friends of Friends of Friends of Friends Slide11
EeewwSlide12
16 year old girl
Production of Child Pornography (F3)
Distribution of Child Pornography
(F3)
Possession of Child Pornography (F6)
Possession (F6)
Possession (F6)
Distribution
Legal Consequences
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Phillip Alpert
18 Y/O Senior @ Ocoee HS, FLASlide14
Has a Nude Photo of his
Girlfriend of 2+ yearsSlide15
Has an argument with his girlfriend late one night
And sends nude photo out of anger to her friendsSlide16
Consequences
Arrested and chargedSlide17
The Outcome
Phillip is now a Registered Sex Offender
and his registration information is posted on the internet.
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Some of the Consequences for a Sex Offense Adjudication
What does it mean to be a Registered Sex Offender?
The Juvenile shall submit to any program for psychological or physiological assessment
No contact with
children three
or more years younger than themselves
No internet or cell phone use
Mandatory disclosure to any potential dating partner / Mandatory disclosure to your employer
Genetic Marker Testing
In Colorado there are over 37 special Terms and Conditions for registered juvenile sex offenders
Registration as a sex offender for a minimum of 2 years to lifeSlide20
Social
ConsequencesSlide21
Real Life Stories
Jessica Logan
A Senior @ Sycamore HSSlide22
Nude Photos
Boyfriend of 2 monthsSlide23
They Breakup
He sends the photo’s of Jessica to get back at herSlide24
The Consequences
Vicious, unrelenting tauntsSlide25
The Outcome
Suicide Slide26
So should you keep it or delete it?Slide27
How can possibly I say no to my boyfriend?Slide28
Here are some ways!
I already said no
Hold on, let me ask my mom
I’m worried they’ll get passed around school
I’m camera shy
Sorry, my webcam is broken
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Differences Between Sexting and Voyeurism
Voyeurism involves viewing or taking a picture of another unknowinglySexting involves an individual taking their own picture and sending it to another person or posting to a websiteVoyeurism dynamics are more consistent with other forms of sexual offending, while the sender of the sexting may not have these characteristics Slide31
Sexting Dynamics to be assessed for the producer (picture taker)
Motivation for taking the picture and sending it (e.g. relationship factors)Level of pressure applied to the picture taker to take and send picture Age, and power differences between the parties involved
Issues of need for peer acceptance and self-esteem
Response to the distribution of the picture (e.g. suicide threats, self-harm, depression, social isolation, etc.)Slide32
Sexting Dynamics to be assessed for the distributer
History of prior sexual offenses, whether charged or unchargedUse of force, threats, coercion, or illicit substances to obtain the photosHistory of prior non-sexual offense historyAge, and power differences between the parties involved
Emotional motivation for distribution (e.g. anger)Slide33
Sexting Dynamics to be assessed for the end receiver of the picture
What did the receiver do with the picture? (e.g. keep it, show it, send it)History of prior sexual offenses, whether charged or unchargedHistory of prior non-sexual offense history
Disclosure of picture (e.g. authority, peers, parents, etc.)Slide34
OMG, teens R “sexting”Slide35
Resources for Parents
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School Safety Resource Center http://safeschools.state.co.us/Slide37
NetSmartz
- http://www.netsmartz.org/ParentsSlide38
Additional Resources for Parents
www.connectsafely.comSlide39
Additional Resources for Parents
www.connectsafely.comSlide40Slide41
Safe2Tell - http://safe2tell.org
Additional Resources Slide42Slide43
Victim Resources
Each jurisdiction has community-based victim service providers, which may be accessed through COVA or CCASASlide44
http://www.coloradocrimevictims.org/
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Impact of and Resources for Bullying
Social consequences (e.g. future employment, school attendance, ostracization)Research on cyber-bullying has found that students involved are more likely to:Be unwilling to attend school
Receive poor grades
Have lower self-esteem
Have more health problemsSlide46Slide47
Alternatives to Retaliation/Distributing the Picture
Think of the consequences; Talk to someone in authority or a trusted peer; Take a time out; Express your feelings appropriatelyConsider how you would feel if it was a picture of you.
Think
before you
Act
Identify possible
solutions
Stick with 'I' statementsSlide48
What to do if you are aware of sexting?
Talk to a parent or authority figureDon’t encourage or support peer pressure, or the behaviorRecognize the negative impact of sexting on the picture taker, and encourage her/him to obtain support and helpAdd othersSlide49
What would you do if you were aware a friend was sexting?Slide50
Talk to a parent or authority
figure:
NEVER
forward a sexually explicit picture!